Sony VPCL137FX User Manual
VPCL1 Series Optical Disk Drive
Step 1.
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
Replacement Instructions
These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.
To avoid electric shock, please make sure product is turned off and the AC plug is disconnected from
* Sony is not responsible for any loss of data associated with your computer or any damage caused by incorrect handling of
the computer under these procedures. The terms of your Sony limited warranty continue to apply.
the power source. Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your
computer.*
Place your computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the computer’s
case.*
Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions:
o Hold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible.
o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up.
The appearance of the electronic components shown in the illustrations may be different from the
components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions.
Prepare the Computer.
CAUTION:
turned off, and the AC plug is disconnected.
Failure to do so can result in damage to the
computer.
Place the computer standing up on a
protected surface with the back portion
facing you.
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Make sure the computer is
Carefully lay computer down. LCD
face down. Preferably on a towel to
help protect LCD.
Step 2. Rotate computer so the ODD
Bay is facing you.
VPCL1 Series Optical Disk Drive
Step
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Step
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Replacement Instructions
St
ep 3. Locate ODD manual eject hole.
Manually eject the ODD using a paper clip
to eject via eject hole.
Pull ODD tray all the way out to
expose side brackets. Use these brackets to
help release ODD from connector.
Step 4. Identify the (2) screws securing
the ODD to the computer.
Once ODD is released from
connector continue to slide ODD
assembly out.
Step 5.
Using the included magnetic
screwdriver, loosen the (4) screws
securing the ODD Assembly.
CLOSE ODD BEFORE
COMPETELY REMOVING.
Step 8. After the ODD is completely
removed, identify the (5) side screws that
mount the HDD brackets to the HDD.
Step 9. Holding the edge of the HDD,
remove each screw and set the screw
aside. These screws will be used to
mount the HDD brackets onto the
new HDD.
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Step 10. All (5) screws and brackets
should now be removed from old HDD.
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